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John T. 'Til' Hazel, legendary developer who transformed Northern Virginia, dies at 91 03/18/2022 08:53am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. John Tilghman "Til" Hazel Jr., an attorney and Northern Virginia real estate mogul who developed Tysons Corner and changed the landscape What Is a Digital Wallet? 03/17/2022 08:00pm • If you want to simplify how you make payments -- and you don't want to rely on physical cash and credit cards -- you may want to use a digital wallet, also known as an electronic wallet, e-wallet or, when used on your phone, mobile wallet. In casual conversation, people don't always refer to "digita How Much Do Invisible Braces Cost? 03/17/2022 08:00pm • Over the past three decades, the options for people looking to straighten their teeth have expanded significantly. Where once the only option was cumbersome and highly-visible metal braces bonded to the front of the teeth, today, newer options include ceramic braces that are harder to see and lingua What Is a Loan Origination Fee? 03/17/2022 08:00pm • Lenders charge origination fees to cover the costs of making loans. These fees can increase your borrowing costs, whether you're taking out a mortgage, a personal loan or an auto loan. Before you borrow, it pays to know what an origination fee is, how it can influence loan costs and when to pay one. 18 Top Things to Do in Helen, Georgia 03/17/2022 08:00pm • Helen, Georgia, has a population of just 430, but it's the third-most visited city in the Peach State. Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this charming Bavarian-style town is home to the longest-running organized Oktoberfest in the U.S. and offers plenty of other attractions, includin Top online consignment shops for selling your clothes 03/17/2022 10:56am • Earning extra income on the side by working odd jobs or freelancing is now mainstream, thanks to the modern gig economy. Approximately 34% of Americans had a side hustle in early 2021 and another 24% were planning to start one during the upcoming year, according to a survey by automation platform Man who opened fire at White Oak Shopping Center sentenced 03/17/2022 04:35am • A Derwood man has been sentenced after opening fire at a shopping center last year in Silver Spring, Maryland. Abdul Fossett, 19, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Wednesday, with all but seven years suspended. Bullets flew right outside store entrances at the White Oak Shopping Center on 20 Top Things to Do in Springfield, Missouri 03/16/2022 08:00pm • Reigning over Missouri with plenty of Americana, Springfield is an ideal destination for Midwestern road trips, and it is the birthplace of famous subjects from Chuck Berry to Maya Angelou. Springfield is considered the Gateway to the Ozarks, and there is a lot to do at the region's natural attracti 6 Costs That Are Making Retirement More Expensive 03/16/2022 08:00pm • Rising prices can be tough for anyone who relies on a set income in retirement. Inflation hit 7.9% in February 2022, a 40-year high. The rising prices for gasoline, shelter and food are contributing the most to the increase. "This is extremely detrimental to most retirees whose income is at least pa Signs Your Romantic Partner Is Financially Unstable 03/16/2022 08:00pm • Look for these red flags.Money is the last thing on the minds of most newly minted couples, but financial stability can end up being incredibly important over the course of a long-term relationship or marriage. At a time when the average American now has $23,325 in debt, excluding mortgages, and 35% Man charged in DC, NY shootings of homeless men held without bond 03/16/2022 05:10pm • The man charged with shooting and killing a homeless man and wounding two others, and who is suspected of similar crimes in New York City, appeared to hold up a phone and play music after he shot one one of the victims and was caught when a longtime friend identified him after police linked the case 50 years of 'adorable antics': National Zoo celebrates giant pandas 03/16/2022 08:06am • Wednesday is National Panda Day, and the Smithsonian's National Zoo in D.C. is kicking off its six-month celebration to commemorate 50 years of caring and hosting giant pandas. Through Aug. 27, the zoo will hold a series of events online and on-site to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the giant 10 Hot Upcoming IPOs to Watch in 2022 03/15/2022 08:00pm • 10 top upcoming IPOs to watch in 2022.Last year was the year of the initial public offering. Wall Street set records with both the number of IPOs that hit markets -- more than 1,000 -- and the total amount raised, which exceeded $300 billion and smashed the previous annual record by more than 50%. A 25 Hauntingly Abandoned Places You Can Still Visit 03/14/2022 08:00pm • When planning a vacation, many people think about which museums, parks, monuments or restaurants they'd like to visit. But why not throw something else into the mix by visiting some eerie yet fascinating abandoned castles, hospitals, prisons or villages? 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